It Starts With Attraction

By Kimberly Beam Holmes, Expert in Self-Improvement & Relationships

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What's It Starts With Attraction about?

Revealing secrets on how to become the most attractive you can be Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally and Spiritually (or as us insiders call it...the PIES). Listen to weekly episodes. Join a course or get more info at www.marriagehelper.com.

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How To Manage The Weight Of...

03.21.2023

Join Sonia, a certified coach, as she shares her journey to becoming a coach and her insights on managing the weight of other's burdens. In this episode, you'll learn about the process of falling in love, what God wants you ...

It Starts With Attraction episodes:

03.21.2023 How To Manage The Weight Of Other's Burdens with Sonia Thalman Join Sonia, a certified coach, as she shares her journey to becoming a coach and her insights on managing the weight of other's burdens. In this episode, you'll learn about the process of falling in love, what God wants you ...
03.14.2023 Emotional Eating: Understanding Triggers and Finding Forgiveness with Emma Murphy Do you struggle with emotional eating? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive deep into the personality types that struggle the most with disordered eating and how to work with emotional eating. We also explore the difference between binge ...
03.07.2023 Finding Success In Coparenting: How To Remain Consistent with Julie Beckerman Welcome to this episode of It Starts With Attraction where we’ll be discussing the process of picking up the pieces after a divorce. Our guest, Julie Beckerman, will share her personal journey through the pain and struggles of divorce and ...
02.28.2023 Keeping Intimacy Alive While Raising A Family with Heather MacFayden When you get married, all of your attention is on your spouse. Then, once you have kids, all of that attention goes to your children. Often times this leads to a loss of intimacy with your spouse, but in this ...
02.21.2023 How Physical Attraction Evokes Emotions In Those Around You with Toi Sweeney Physical attraction is not just about working out and being healthy. Although that is a big part of it, one of the more underutilized aspects of physical attraction is the way that your physical appearance is perceived and how it ...
02.14.2023 How Strong Communication Skills Can Benefit Your Career and Your Marriage with Dave Delaney On this episode, Kimberly is joined by Dave Delaney to discuss some of best workplace communication strategies and how they can also help build better communication in your marriage. Today's Guest: Dave Delaney Dave Delaney is the founder of Futureforth.com. ...
02.07.2023 Personality Traits and The Big Five: An In-Depth Guide to Self-Discovery with Dr. Wiebke Bleidorn On today's episode, Kimberly sits down with Dr. Wiebke Bleidorn to discuss what personality is, where they originate from, and "The Big Five." You don't want to miss this informative discussion. Today's Guest: Dr. Wiebke Bleidorn Wiebke Bleidorn is a ...
01.31.2023 Discovering Hope in the Face of Hurt with Pastor Scott Sauls What do you do when you find yourself in the midst of regret, hurt, and fear? That's what we talk about on today's episode with Pastor Scott Sauls. Today's Guest: Pastor Scott Sauls Scott Sauls is senior pastor of Christ ...
01.24.2023 Breaking Out of the Rut: Setting Goals to Avoid Going Through the Motions with Roald Gerber Learn how to set goals that will help you avoid going through the motions. This podcast will explore the importance of setting meaningful goals and how it can lead you to a more fulfilling life with our guest, Roald Gerber. ...
01.17.2023 Breaking the Cycle: Understanding and Overcoming Love Addiction and Toxic Relationships with Sherry Gaba What is the story you're telling yourself that isn't serving you? That's the question Kimberly challenges us this week as we talk about love addictions with Sherry Gaba. Today's Guest: Sherry Gaba Sherry Gaba, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist and ...
01.10.2023 Facing Your Inner Critic: How to Combat Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Tara Halliday Have you ever related your actions to your worth? You might be combatting imposter syndrome, a term that has recently been found all over TikTok and the rest of the internet. Today we talk about what imposter syndrome is and ...
01.03.2023 How To Create And Sustain Long-Lasting Routines If you don't manage your time... then your time will manage you. In today's episode we're talking all about routines. How do you create them? How do you sustain them? We will tell you how! Your Host: Kimberly Beam Holmes, ...
12.30.2022 FREE Training Coming Up Join me, Kimberly Beam Holmes on January 4th for this free webinar! Go to kimberlybeamholmes.com/2023 to register now!
12.27.2022 How To Set And Reach Your Personal Goals: The MUST-DO Process to Follow Every Year "You won't get to where you want to go if you stay where you are." Do you feel like you make resolutions each year but never achieve your goals? In today's episode, I share how you can begin to look ...
12.20.2022 The Biggest Takeaways of 2022 We've had an incredible year on It Starts With Attraction and we have loved every second of it! Because this year has flown by, we wanted to give you a recap of some of our favorite moments of the year. ...
12.13.2022 How Working On Your PIES Impacts Those Around You with Priscilla Gray On today's episode of It Starts With Attraction, Kimberly chats with Marriage Helper Certified Coach Priscilla Gray about how working on her PIES transformed her life and the people around her as well. Today's Guest: Priscilla Gray Priscilla’s husband found ...
12.06.2022 Get Unshakeable Confidence with Karen Laos It's important to know how to speak confidently, because when you speak confidently, people listen. That's what we talk about on today's episode of It Starts With Attraction with Karen Laos. Today's Guest: Karen Laos Many women miss opportunities because ...
11.29.2022 From Pain To Purpose - The True Story Behind Charity Water with Scott Harrison Did you know 771 million people around the world don't have access to clean drinking water? On today's episode, Kimberly sits down with CEO of Charity Water, Scott Harrison, to discuss his story, the goal of Charity Water, and how ...
11.22.2022 Understanding The Differences Between Creativity And Intelligence with Dr. Rex Jung In this episode we talk with Dr. Rex Jung about the differences in creativity and intelligence and how you can work your brain to be more creative! Today's Guest: Dr. Rex Jung Rex Jung is an adjunct professor of psychology ...
11.15.2022 What It Means To Live Alcohol Free with Karolina Rzadkowolska Today's episode is all about how to live an alcohol free life and all of the benefits that come along with it! Today's Guest: Karolina Rzadkowolska Karolina Rzadkowolska is a certified alcohol-free life coach who helps intuitive women ditch alcohol ...
11.08.2022 When God Isn't Answering What do you do when you say yes to God and then He stops speaking? In today's episode, Kimberly talks in depth about what it was like for her and her husband to go through the adoption process. Your Host: ...
11.01.2022 The Science Of Wisdom with Dr. Dilip Jeste What are the 6 components of Wisdom? Why is wisdom important for relationships? We answer all these and more on today's episode of It Starts With Attraction! Today's Guest: Dilip Jeste, M.D. Dilip V. Jeste, M.D. is Former Senior Associate ...
10.25.2022 The Five Pillars Of Self-Care with Dr. Gregory Scott Brown Sleep, spirituality, nutrition, breath-work and movement; These are the five pillars of self-care, but which one is the most important? Find out on today's episode of It Starts With Attraction! Today's Guest: Dr. Gregory Scott Brown Dr. Gregory Scott Brown, ...
10.18.2022 How Sexual Mindfulness Can Increase Intimacy with Dr. Chelom Leavitt In today's episode of It Starts With Attraction, we talk all about how important sexual mindfulness is, how to practice it, and how it can increase intimacy between you and your spouse. Today's Guest: Dr. Chelom Leavitt Dr. Chelom Eastwood ...
10.11.2022 Overcoming Anxiety And OCD with Jon Seidl "You are not powerless against anxiety. And you are not alone." This is what we talk about in today's episode of It Starts With Attraction with our guest Jon Seidl. For the last decade, Jonathon M. Seidl (Jon) has been ...
10.04.2022 Living In The Waiting: What To Do When It's Not Your Turn with Dr. Heather Thompson Day Being in a waiting season can be difficult. But what if it’s not your turn for breakthrough? On today’s episode of It Starts With Attraction, Dr. Heather Thompson Day answers that question and explains the importance of knowing that even ...
09.27.2022 Understanding The Importance Of Spiritual Attraction (PIES Webinar Series) Why is spiritual attraction so important? Because it is the CORE of who we are. In this week's episode, Kimberly answers YOUR questions about all things spiritual attraction, and why working on yourself is so important. PIES stands for physical, ...
09.20.2022 Why Emotional Attraction Is SO Important (PIES Webinar Series) In this week's episode, Kimberly answers YOUR questions about all things emotional attraction, and why working on yourself is so important. PIES stands for physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual attraction, and this week is week two of the four week ...
09.13.2022 Answering Your Questions About Intellectual Attraction And Setting Goals In this week's episode, Kimberly answers YOUR questions about setting goals, building habits, and intellectual attraction. PIES stands for physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual attraction, and this week is week two of the four week PIES webinar series. Be sure ...
09.06.2022 Breaking Down Physical Attraction (PIES Webinar Series) Have you ever heard us use the term "PIES?" PIES stands for physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual attraction, and in this week's episode, Kimberly goes in depth on what physical attraction is all about and even answers some of your ...
08.30.2022 Why Dieting Almost Always Fails with Amanda Nighbert Do your diets and lifestyle choices almost always fail? Between work, relationships, and parenting, it becomes more difficult to reach your healthy eating goals. In today's episode of It Starts With Attraction, Amanda Nighbert joins Kimberly Beam Holmes to share ...
08.23.2022 Dating Culture, Cultivating Community, And Approaching Jesus with Katie Bulmer "If eternal water is real, I want a keg of it." In today's episode of It Starts With Attraction, Kimberly Beam Holmes has an authentic conversation with Katie Bulmer about how we do not have to have everything together in ...
08.16.2022 Destiny, Kingdom Assignments, And First Steps with Amber Joy Daniel Do you feel like your life is not what you want it to be? While we can't always change our circumstances, we CAN change the way we think about ourselves and the decisions we make moving forward. In today's episode ...
08.09.2022 The Truth About Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion with Windy Shotlow Hatchell Becoming the best version of ourselves requires opening ourselves up to learn and understand different perspectives. In today's episode, Kimberly Beam Holmes sits down with Windy Shotlow Hatchell to unpack diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging & how it should impact ...
08.02.2022 Getting Motivated - Setting Goals and Purpose in Life Every person longs for purpose. If you're seeking fulfillment and contentment in your life, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn how to set goals to move you forward towards your calling while enhancing your self-esteem and overall ...
07.26.2022 Powerful Ways To Connect With Your Children with Renaye Thornborrow Do you have trouble connecting with your children? Like every day is a battle you can’t win? In today’s episode of It Starts With Attraction, Kimberly speaks with Renaye Thornborrow to provide you with the best tips for developing connection ...
07.19.2022 The Spiritual Side Of Physical Attraction Do you feel like you're never good enough? Everywhere you look, you're bombarded by messages that tell you, "If you only have this, then you'll be lovable" to the point where you begin question why you even try. If you've ...
07.12.2022 How to Live Joyfully Courageous with Casey O'Roarty A huge part of becoming the most attractive you can be has to do with how you show up in your relationships. When life's obstacles get in the way, it gets challenging to be your best self. In this episode, ...
07.05.2022 Morning Routines And Why They Are So Important Kimberly Beam Holmes walks you through her morning routine and discusses why it’s essential to plan your day in this episode of It Starts With Attraction. Failing to plan for your day allows for interruptions that control your day. When ...
06.28.2022 Working On Yourself During Divorce with David Mathews David Mathews, the founder of Spark of Life, joins Kimberly Beam Holmes on this week’s episode of It Stars With Attraction. At Spark of Life, David helps people who have been through divorce deal with their grief. People have a ...
06.21.2022 When Trust Is Broken And How To Rebuild It with Zach Brittle Zach Brittle is a couples therapist from Seattle and the author of The Relationship Alphabet and The Marriage Therapy Journal. He joins Kimberly Beam Holmes to discuss his work, his training at the Gottman Institute, and how game theory works ...
06.14.2022 Do What You Love Without Sacrificing Who You Love Plenty of research talks about how a parent's interaction with their child will affect that child's future. It's called attachment theory, which boils down to the consistency and the quality of a parent's interaction with their child. The research shows ...
06.07.2022 How To Live Out Your Faith On A Daily Basis with Yasmine Williams Woods Yasmine Williams Woods became a mother at the age of 14. After being a single mother for years, it was a difficult adjustment to blend her life with another’s when she got married. Now a mother of four, she is ...
05.31.2022 Ways To Stay Calm When Everything Sucks How can you stay calm when everything around you honestly just sucks? Does it feel like all hell is breaking loose around you? In this episode, Kimberly Beam Holmes shares tips for how to stay calm during chaos. Until next ...
05.24.2022 Have Better Sex With Your Spouse Sex is one of the ways we stay attracted to each other in a marriage. Dr. Corey Allan found in a study that the higher your level of religious dogma, the less sexually satisfied you are because of the shame ...
05.17.2022 Watch Out For These Pitfalls As You Work On Your PIES Did you know that I was once ADDICTED to Crossfit? It's true. And I ran myself into the ground. I hurt myself physically, to the point that I still have lasting effects from that time in my life. There are ...
05.10.2022 How The Enneagram Can Help You Understand Your Spouse This week I was joined by Christa Hardin. Christa is the host of the Enneagram + Marriage podcast, and I am so happy to talk to her when I have the chance. Christa gives us a brief rundown of each ...
05.03.2022 Finding Hope Inside Of Loneliness - 100th Episode ft. Ben Higgins Ben Higgins, of The Bachelorette and The Bachelor fame, joins us on our 100th episode of It Starts With Attraction! Ben discusses why he joined the reality TV shows and how he was looking to shake up what he felt ...
04.26.2022 You Can Have A Great Sex Life Couples don't have great conversations about sex. We all know we want to do it but very few of us know how to talk about it. Adam and Karissa from the Young Married Couples podcast lets us know how to ...
04.19.2022 The Keys To Better Communication In Your Marriage This week Kimberly chats with Laura Heck from Marriage Therapy Radio. Laura is a Gottman Certified therapist in Washington State. Of course, they talk about communication but also self-care, the top issues Laura sees as a marriage and family therapist, ...

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